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Here’s some not-so-breaking news: I love black women! I love our humanity, our complexities, and our ability to stand up straight in the proverbial crooked room. And for the last four years, I’ve used my platform, The Frugal Feminista, to get us financially and emotionally free by not only sharing my journey of moving from $65K of debt to zero debt, but also explicitly teaching basic wealth-building principles. In particular, I’ve focused on all of the sexy financial topics like improving ...

It's your birthday! Yay! You want to do something special; you want your partners-in-crime to share it with you! You want to make it a night to remember!
To keep it a night-to-remember and not a nightmare for you and your friends, think smart about how money factors into the planning of your celebration.
1. Assume That You Have To Pay For The Night: Even though your friends will more than likely tell you, "we got you" when the bill comes, it is good practice to assume that you will have ...

My mother called me late one night in April. Her voice was lethargic. Not her usual steady tone. Like she had been deep in battle and lost. She told me that her husband— a man that she hadn’t seen in the flesh for over thirty years— and my father—a man who I hadn’t spoken to in nearly a decade— called to find out how my brother and I were doing.
“Just out of the blue like that? So what did you tell him?” I asked.
“I told him that you were married and about to have a baby.”
“I told ...

Make no mistakes about it: black women continue to be the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States. And Rosetta Thurman, founder of Happy Black Woman, is equipping many of these women with the mindset, strategies, and tools to ensure that they don’t merely begin businesses, but build businesses that thrive and scale.
During her most recent seminar and networking event in New York City, Black Women of Power, Thurman partnered with some of the most influential black women in ...

When I first started blogging about personal finance in 2013, I was always on the look out for brown girl personal finance experts to rock with. Back in 2013, we seemed to be few. But now, we are one hell of a storm. Each year, it's great to see so many brown girls talking money and serving our communities in such meaningful and positive ways.
But I know that there are some people claiming that they can't find women that look like them that speak their money stories.
So I wanted to solve ...

You have been at a job for a few years and you are beginning to get restless. So, you throw your hat in the ring and apply for a few jobs that pique your interest. You go through the interview process, slay it, and are extended offers from all the potential employers.
You tell your friends and family, but they seem more excited about the prospects than you.
You ask yourself, “I went through all of this, but why don’t I feel good about this? What’s wrong with me?”
And independent of ...

Two weeks ago, my copywriter returned the first draft on my debut self-help book on self-love and personal finance via email.
And to be honest, I was far from thrilled. With just a cursory look, there were so many strikethroughs and comments about redundancies, awkward word choice, and lack of coherence that the thought about having to revise it made me nauseated.
But I know that I will get it done.
I know that I will get it done because the dread that I feel during the revision ...

Ella Rucker, entrepreneur coach and co-producer of #MentorMonday with Paul C. Brunson hosted a Marketing Mastermind last week to give entrepreneurs strategies and tips for promoting their respective brands.
My cousin was visiting from London and I felt responsible for ensuring that she had a good time and, though Americans and Brits speak English, nothing was lost in translation.
I’ve been to other networking events where the atmosphere was tepid at best and chilly at worst. In those ...

Trying to spruce up your home on a budget? Despite the common misconception that an eco-friendly and exquisite living space is costly, there are a few ways you can make your living space green and still not break the bank. We partnered with GoHaus for the final part of our 4 part series on interior design tips to bring you 4 creative ways to achieve an eco-friendly home on a budget!
Four? Yes, Part IV. If you've missed:
Part I (The ABCs of Designing a Small Space on a Tight ...

Leslye Penelope and Ines Johnson became best friends while attending Howard University. They bonded over their love of reading and writing. They also bonded over a shared frustration created by a dearth of characters of color in their favorite romance and paranormal romance genres.
Following in the footsteps of Mama Morrison, who said, “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it,” Penelope and Johnson made a pact to do just that.
Nearly ...

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